[AMRadio] Re: WRL Globe King Remarks

[kd2nx at att.net]

Well, I've had both units... T-368 and BC-610... that's 
enough for me. The T-368 is superior in performance over 
the BC-610, let alone the Globe King. My hat's off to 
the venerable souls who can work on these transmitters. 
I still like the practicality of a versatile, tabletop 
unit. The Globe King still wins favor with me, even with 
it's minor shortcomings. The advantages still far 
outweigh the disadvantages.

BTW, A Globe King doesn't always go for over $1,000. 
But, it all depends on what you are interested in and 
are willing to spend on it. How about the Hallicrafters 
SX-88 receiver (I believe that's the nomenclature)... to 
me, it's a typical Hallicrafters product. However these 
are pulling in over $1,000 as well. Insane, YES... but 
to someone else, it's a work of art that they will spend 
top dollar for. Life is short, so you may as well have 
something that you enjoy using! :-)

73,
Steve

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> >The bottom line is this... for my particular 
> >situation, the Globe King transmitter is the way to go. 
> 
> Just the $1,000- thing was borderline absurd.   8o)
> 
> >The T-368/BC-610 transmitters are difficult to handle by 
> >yourself, and the gross tonnage/size is tremendous. I 
> >need something that is easily moved and simple to work 
> >on singlehandedly.
> 
> The T-368 is actually rather easy to work on and move. I can carry the rf
> drawer easily, esp if the exciter is popped out first. The modulator
> drawer adequately, like slide it out and onto a table or cart. The p/s can
> be slid out onto a dolly or wood cribbing for underchassis work. The empty
> case is easy to hand-truck about. All of these can be slid up & down
> stairs on a pair of 2x6's. Block 'n tackle backup on steep stairs.
> 
> The BC-610 unfortunately is a singular monolith best kept at or near
> ground level.
> 
> Bill    K2AME
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